Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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The (Attempted) Assassination of Trump and the Normalization of Political Violence in America Jul 16, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump during his rally this past weekend and the reactions from both the right and left. Then, they talk about Trump’s influence on the growth of political violence in America and what this situation could mean for the election.

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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Impeaching the Supreme Court, Leaving Team USA, and the Discrimination of a Name Jul 12, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Joe Biden’s pressure from the Democratic Party (08:20) and react to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez filing impeachment articles against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito (35:19). Then, they discuss Kawhi Leonard leaving the USA Olympic basketball team (45:48) and Jaylen Brown’s desire to be apart of that very team (54:48). Lastly, they discuss a legal case involving race discrimination and whether it will hold in court (1:11:34).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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Biden’s Interview, Project 2025, and the Boldness of the Republican Party Jul 09, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk a little bit about what they’ve been up to over the Fourth of July weekend, then get into their impressions of and the overall response to the Joe Biden ABC interview (13:10). They talk about how bold republicans seem to be getting () and their looming Project 2025 (38:36). After, they talk about Ryan Garcia’s expulsion from the World Boxing Council (54:30), then Van has a few words for Terrence Howard (1:06:57).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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The Jarring Trump-Biden Debate, Black Nepotism, and Jamaal Bowman’s Loss Jun 29, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show off with their reactions to the Biden-Trump debate, including the surprises, the lies, and troubles facing the upcoming election (02:02). Then, they talk about why the Lakers drafted Bronny James and instances of Black nepotism (49:52). Last, they bring back Mailbag Time and answer some of your questions (1:11:50).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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Toxic Apologies, Trumpisims Are Back, and Mexican Representation in Ken and Friends Jun 25, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode off by giving a quick statement on the BBI (11:27). Then, they talk about the passing of Florida rapper Julio Foolio, the aftermath, and the violence that affects youth in today’s climate (22:39). Last, they talk about DJ LA Eyekon’s comments about Mexican representation in rap (40:58) and the new batch of Trumpisms (55:10).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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Birdman Versus Books, Van’s Summer Era, and the Electricity From Ken and Friends Jun 21, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay react to Birdman’s visit to his hometown to speak to inmates at Orleans Parish Prison and his comments on the inmates’ need for books (33:07). They also talk about the interest (or lack thereof) toward Verzuz's distribution deal with X/Twitter (42:30). Then, they go over the surprising new election polling numbers (54:19) and reactions to our Bible talk from our last episode (1:08:24).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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To Smash and Dash, Maher’s Shock, and Black Folk Working "Five Times Harder" Jun 18, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show talking about the Biden and Obama event and the protest outside of it (08:48). Then, they talk about Bill Maher and Charlemagne’s interview and how Black people still have to be “five times better” (16:17) before they end the show by reacting to Terrell Lewis’ drama with an OnlyFans model (1:03:34).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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Jonathan Majors’s Perseverance, How to Talk to Black Women, and Aliens Walking Among Us Jun 14, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the episode talking about the Dallas Mavericksand some recent Supreme Court decisions (01:20). Then, they discuss whether Jonathan Majors is deserving of the Perseverance Award at Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards (08:38). Later, they go over Hunter Biden’s conviction (23:55) before Van asks a question regarding how men talk to women (36:23).

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The Fresh Prince Returns, Michael Chandler’s Comments, and School Choice With Camika Royal Jun 11, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Will Smith’s return to the public eye and the Black community’s reaction to it (09:25). Camika Royal joins to discuss Jay-Z’s campaign to help underprivileged students, school choice, and the secret issue behind the assistance (40:51). Then, they react to Michael Chandler’s comments about his adoptive sons and his interview with Ryan Clark (1:22:41).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Camika Royal

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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Kramer’s Apology, Trump’s Paused Case, and Blum One-Ups the Fearless Fund Jun 07, 2024

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Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay start the show by talking about the NBA Finals and a tale about a recent urgent care visit (00:10). Then, Rachel gives an apology rating for Michael Richards’s latest interview with 'The View' on his racist rant from nearly 20 years ago(11:57) before they talk about the possible outcomes from the Georgia appeals court's indefinite pause of the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump (31:51). Later, Van breaks down a Twitter/X interaction and then asks Rachel an important question (52:09).

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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